Using Parallel Structure 3

Using Parallel Structure 3

Each of the following sentences uses faulty parallel construction. Identify the answer choice that best corrects the error.

For help with this exercise, see section 21b.

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1. John Grisham is a retired lawyer, a famous author, and he was also once a politician.

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Using Parallel Structure 3: Each of the following sentences uses faulty parallel construction. Identify the answer choice that best corrects the error. - 1. John Grisham is a retired lawyer, a famous author, and he was also once a politician.

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2. Lawyers and ruthless villains appear in Grisham’s books, and so do average citizens.

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Using Parallel Structure 3: Each of the following sentences uses faulty parallel construction. Identify the answer choice that best corrects the error. - 2. Lawyers and ruthless villains appear in Grisham’s books, and so do average citizens.

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3. One of his books tells the story of a lawyer who is hired by a powerful firm and then he becomes part of a dangerous investigation.

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Using Parallel Structure 3: Each of the following sentences uses faulty parallel construction. Identify the answer choice that best corrects the error. - 3. One of his books tells the story of a lawyer who is hired by a powerful firm and then he becomes part of a dangerous investigation.

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4. Readers like his books because they are filled with suspense and they have drama in them.

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Using Parallel Structure 3: Each of the following sentences uses faulty parallel construction. Identify the answer choice that best corrects the error. - 4. Readers like his books because they are filled with suspense and they have drama in them.

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5. His novels sell millions of copies. Also, they are made into movies.

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Using Parallel Structure 3: Each of the following sentences uses faulty parallel construction. Identify the answer choice that best corrects the error. - 5. His novels sell millions of copies. Also, they are made into movies.